Try Another Way of Gardening that Won’t Break Your Back!
Four years ago I bent over to pick up a towel and 18 months later was standing up straight and walking normal again. One of the things I loved was being outside in my yard, taking care of the lawn and growing a plethora of vegetables and herbs in my garden. Though I still let the boy down the street mow and weed the lawn, I wanted to be able to garden again and with the advent of the raised garden bed kits it has allowed me to continue a hobby that I truly love without the danger of blowing my back out again.
There are several different kinds of raised beds and other garden structures that can help prevent further injuries whether that is your back or knees. Gardening in beds that are either tiered so you don’t have to bend over as much or have a rail that you can sit on along the top are both great for those of us who have an issue or two. As much as I hate to admit that I need a little help, I can easily get over it as I work and plant my garden. I am thankful someone came up with these great designs whether they were thinking about people like me or not.